Taekwondo training and its physiological effects The purpose of this taekwondo study was to investigate the change of heart rate, oxygen consumption, blood lactate in resting phase, and post exercise recovering phase at 5 min, 30 min and 60 min after a total 10-week period including training and competition phases. Development of advanced strength training
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What is best for body fat reduction in obese adolescents – lifting, running or….both ? Evidence shows that obesity levels among adolescents aged 10-16 years is increasing. Obesity-related chronic diseases, such as type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease can be controlled, but not reversed, with the use of expensive medications. Therefore, if unchecked, when an
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Strength Training vs Cardio – which should come first ? Over the past decade exercise scientists have consistently shown that programs combining endurance training and strength training exercises have greater effects on overall physical fitness and health than prescribing one of these exercise modalities, alone. For example, endurance training is largely most beneficial for
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Mental Health Improves with exercise Mental health benefits are often underrated in the quest for physical prowess, one often hits the gym or track focusing purely on the physical effort required. The effect of psychological health drives all that we do, from motivating us to strive for improvement through to assisting us to deal with
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Creatine for post-weight training recovery – or save your money? Creatine is an amino acid that helps to supply energy to all cells in the body, primarily the muscles, and can be found in foods such as red meat and fish. Creatine is also available in a supplement form, and can be taken by ingesting
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Pilates vs general exercise in treating chronic low back pain Lower back pain affects around 20% of the Australian adults. Sufferers of lower back pain experience higher levels of anxiety and depression, poor sleep quality and a decline in quality of life. Pilates is a training program which was developed by in the 1920’s by
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Exercise prescription for weight loss and weight management Overweight and obesity is defined by having a body mass index (BMI) of 25 kg/m2 or greater. Being overweight and obese increases the risk of developing several chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and osteoarthritis. Once you ebecome overweight or obese, weight reduction is difficult
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Alzheimers Disease prevention and exercise The role of exercise and the prevention of alzheimer’s disease in older adults Alzheimers disease is a chronic condition that leads to a decline in cognitive function, resulting in a loss of personal identity and changes in behaviours, mood and the ability to perform basic daily living activities The risk of being affected
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